Job summary
To work as a member of the clinical team of
physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants within the
crisis an community therapy services.
The post holder will independently manage a caseload
that includes some highly complex
patients and provide specialist
assessments to adults referred to the team who present with a range of
physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or
chronic disease, within a range of community settings and establishments
(including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes and Prisons)
On an on-going basis the post holder will assess, diagnose,
implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients.
The post holder will work
within a multi-professional team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff,
Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists, Social workers and other AHPs)
regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care.
The post holder will deliver clinical education
of all staff as required within community services.
Main duties of the job
Own
individual responsibilities and share team objectives
Lead or
contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
Contribute
to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and
collaboration
Manage
and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
Lead by
action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership
behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
Communicate
positively and effectively
Actively
give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Be
adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
Show
constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
Actively
contribute to improving the health and well being of the population that is
served.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Adult rehabilitation and crisis management to community
based patient population.
To be an autonomous practitioner with the freedom to act to
be personally, professionally and legally accountable for the services you
provide to patients in your care and for those of any Assistant Practitioners, Care Support workers
and Students under your supervision
To perform advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with
diverse presentations and sometimes highly complex physical conditions; to
provide a diagnosis, develop, and deliver individualised treatment programme
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible
for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without
direct supervision.
To be operationally managed on a day to day basis by your
designated clinical lead, and will receive formal supervision from a B7
therapist either within group or individual sessions.
To be supported by the designated Clinical Lead to carry out
your duties via informal supervision and guidance on an as needs basis,
dependant on your level of experience and complexity of patients under your
care.
To work within established Service / Trust policies and
procedures and contribute / propose changes for the development of operational
procedures / working practices relevant to the team and services it provides.
To be responsible for providing formal clinical supervision
and support to lesser experienced therapists, plus Assistant Practitioners and
Care support workers. This includes personal and professional development,
including appraisal as well as support for case management beyond their level
of knowledge and experience. Informal support will also be given on a day to
day basis to assist with caseload management.
To provide supervision, education and assessment of therapy
students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with
universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard
set by the degree level qualification
To undertake evidence based audit to further own and teams
clinical practice within the specialism. To make recommendations to the
Clinical Lead of service that may lead to implementation of specific changes to
practice or contribute to service protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
Adult rehabilitation and crisis management to community
based patient population.
To be an autonomous practitioner with the freedom to act to
be personally, professionally and legally accountable for the services you
provide to patients in your care and for those of any Assistant Practitioners, Care Support workers
and Students under your supervision
To perform advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with
diverse presentations and sometimes highly complex physical conditions; to
provide a diagnosis, develop, and deliver individualised treatment programme
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible
for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without
direct supervision.
To be operationally managed on a day to day basis by your
designated clinical lead, and will receive formal supervision from a B7
therapist either within group or individual sessions.
To be supported by the designated Clinical Lead to carry out
your duties via informal supervision and guidance on an as needs basis,
dependant on your level of experience and complexity of patients under your
care.
To work within established Service / Trust policies and
procedures and contribute / propose changes for the development of operational
procedures / working practices relevant to the team and services it provides.
To be responsible for providing formal clinical supervision
and support to lesser experienced therapists, plus Assistant Practitioners and
Care support workers. This includes personal and professional development,
including appraisal as well as support for case management beyond their level
of knowledge and experience. Informal support will also be given on a day to
day basis to assist with caseload management.
To provide supervision, education and assessment of therapy
students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with
universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard
set by the degree level qualification
To undertake evidence based audit to further own and teams
clinical practice within the specialism. To make recommendations to the
Clinical Lead of service that may lead to implementation of specific changes to
practice or contribute to service protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience
- Experience of collaborative working within multi disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety
- To meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope with working in stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g.for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff/students
- Clinical educator experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience
- Experience of collaborative working within multi disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety
- To meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope with working in stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g.for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff/students
- Clinical educator experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
